Cyprus' lyrical duelists spit fierce rhymes as they battle it out to the licks of a fiddle
- Lyrical duelists in Cyprus participate in contests to preserve a tradition called 'tsiattista,' which started centuries ago.
- Participants encourage others to join and protect this cultural institution, emphasizing the importance of tradition over awards.
- Competitors aim to demonstrate skill under pressure while keeping their composure and minimizing mistakes.
- Contestants face the challenges of stress and pressure while striving to perform without mistakes in front of an audience.
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Cyprus’ lyrical duelists spit fierce rhymes as they battle it out to the licks of a fiddle
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On the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, rap battles are performed to the accompaniment of lute and fiddle. The head-to-head competitions between poets are called “tsiattista” and performers have been keeping the tradition alive for centuries. They use their wits and…
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